Saturday, December 3, 2011

Out of the mouth of babes...

It's comforting to learn that I wasn't the only one who thought that if I couldn't see it, it didn't exist and blankets serve as an impenetratable barrier from monsters. I still sleep with the covers up to my chin to this day. And, I never, ever let a limb escape for fear that it'll be cut off in the middle of the night.

Some other greats that I "used to" believe came to mind while reading this:

My aunt's bathroom mirror was a vortex through which I could travel to other countries. If only I could have unlocked the code before she moved!

Counting to 8 before opening a door prevented any bad guys from waiting in the room to beat me up. 8 is a magic number that I still invoke in any and all scary situations.

I would be a famous talk show host, with five different porsches for each day of work. Still waiting for my big break.

Tom Brokaw was my real father and one day he was going to come rescue me. He just seemed so stern but kind.

I was the perfect cross between Jo and Blair. In reality, I am so Natalie (minus the famous friends).

Pamela was the prettiest name ever. I guess I really got into Baywatch.

Magical treasures were buried in our backyard. Turns out they were remnants of a hotel that had burned down years earlier.

I was destined to meet my husband on a New York City bus. Nope. But, I did go out with a guy that I met on the subway.

California was an amazing place where people rollerskated by the beach all day long and drank pina coladas. Sounds about right.

Snakes lived in the sewers and sometimes came up into the toilet bowl. I always check the toilet before peeing, especially since the time in Israel when I was 17 and I opened the lid to find a SNAKE IN THE TOILET!!!

I love this! I can relate with the number thing... although *my* number is 27, so things that I associate with it working it's magic take me a bit longer than you, I'm sure.

I also wanted to thank you for what your wrote on my last post. Writing those "honest and thoughtful" entires inspires such GREAT responses like yours. I really appreciate everyting your wrote and will look into your suggestions! I know there are things out there for us, and I'm going to find them! :) Thanks again, Elana! You're a great bloggy buddy!

About Me

I’m a little all over the map. Recently became a mom to a baby boy/eating machine. Living with him, the baby daddy and our previously important puppy in San Francisco. A New Yorker at heart, I am constantly torn between loving SF and wanting to move back. I truly believe that life is a series of adventures and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s in store. Won’t you come along for the ride? And, can you help me find my mind while we’re at it?